Independence Day
Two human rights groups recognize global significance of Israel’s Declaration of Independence
Recognition comes amid rising attacks on Zionism since October 7 and ahead of Israel’s Independence Day
'Very difficult for me': Actress Hana Laszlo decides to not carry Independence Day torch
President Herzog to award Argentina's Javier Milei with Presidential Medal of Honor
Gal Hirsch faces backlash over Independence Day torch-lighting amid tax fraud trial
Beyond the headlines: A glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Annual Bible Quiz brings Jewish world together on Israel's Independence Day, and more.
After the next election: Let the government govern - editorial
Too often, Israel’s policies depend on what the Americans will agree to, what Palestinians will say, and how the Saudis will react. But you can’t achieve what you don't define.
Let's focus on our wins not our woes this Independence Day - opinion
Israel Independence Day must lead to an opportunity to negate the misleading, Palestinian-centered tale of woe, to return us to the Jewish story and the Zionist tale of redemption.
Reporter's Notebook: Independence Day with the war in mind
For all that tragedy in the background of this year's ceremony, there was a spirit of hope and optimism in the air.
Israel not so alone on Independence Day
Both Herzog and Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned of what Hamas and other proxies of Iran are doing, not only for the sake of causing irreparable harm to Israel but to the free world.
Israel at 76: A look back at how the Jewish state developed
Israel is not as secure as many thought, but the people are much stronger and more dedicated than most imagined.
Honoring Israeli wartime heroes on Independence Day
Twelve of the sites that suffered the most in the devastatingly heinous attacks by Hamas on October 7 have been chosen for this year’s torch-lighting.
World leaders congratulate Israel's 76th Independence Day in the shadow of Gaza war
"As the first country to recognize Israel as an independent state in 1948, our bonds are underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests, and cultural affinities," Biden said.
Netanyahu shuns traditional Independence Day events; Opposition: goal was to avoid demonstrations
A person reportedly shouted "garbage" and "bring back the hostage" at Netanyahu as he was exiting one of the Remembrance Day ceremonies.
A brief history of Zionism, 1860-1949
A brief rundown of major historical events in the history of Zionism.
